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Device logs

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Overview

The Device Logs section of the Zequenze Control Portal provides a comprehensive view of all device activity and configuration changes. This page displays real-time and historical log entries for network devices, allowing administrators to monitor device events, track configuration modifications, and troubleshoot network issues.

Key Features

  • Real-time Log Monitoring: View live device events and configuration changes as they occur
  • Comprehensive Search: Advanced search functionality to filter logs by various criteria
  • Export Capabilities: Export log data for external analysis and reporting
  • Reports Generation: Generate custom reports from filtered log data
  • Detailed Event Information: Access to complete event details including timestamps, origins, and affected parameters
  • Filtering System: Multiple filter options to narrow down log entries based on specific criteria

UI Elements

Header Section

  • Search Bar: Located at the top center for quick log entry searches
  • Export Button: Blue "Export" button for exporting log data
  • Reports Button: Light blue "Reports" button for generating custom reports
  • Close Filter Button: Green "X" button for closing the filter panel
  • Filter Panel: Expanded right-side panel with advanced filtering options

Main Data Table

The central table displays log entries with the following columns:

  • Created: Timestamp of when the event occurred
  • Origin: Source of the event (e.g., "Automatic")
  • Device: Device identifier or name
  • Action: Type of action performed (e.g., "Event: Boot")
  • Name/Variable Name: Specific parameter or event name affected
  • Value: Current or new value of the parameter
  • Pending: Status indicator for pending changes
  • Sent: Status indicator for transmitted changes
  • Applied: Status indicator for applied changes
  • Status: Overall status indicator with colored indicators (green "Ok" status shown)

Current Data Display

The page currently shows three log entries with actual device data:

  • Entry 1: CWMP 'I BOOT' event from device "40f21c-ZNT5051D82C5" (D25-2466) at timestamp "2025-11-11 12:28:56.77"
  • Entry 2: CWMP 'I BOOT' event from device "B4622E-T858M24AGYE082300005" (MEiG SRT858M) at timestamp "2025-11-11 12:14:24.22"
  • Entry 3: CWMP 'I BOOT' event from device "784F24-ALCL82C5380B" (Nokia G-2425-B) at timestamp "2025-11-11 11:47:48.98"
  • Status Indicators: Visual status markers with green checkmarks and red indicators for different states
  • Results Counter: "3 results" shown at the bottom left

Filter Panel (Right Side)

  • Process Status: "Proceed" status indicator at the top
  • Active filters: Display of currently applied filters
  • Created: Time-based filtering with "Last hour" dropdown selection
  • Records per page: "50 records" dropdown for pagination controls
  • Origin: "All" dropdown for filtering by event source
  • User: "Click for options" field for user-based filtering
  • Parent device: "Click for options" field for device hierarchy filtering
  • Profile: "Click for options" field for configuration profile filtering
  • Command/method: "Click for options" field for filtering by command type

User Interactions

Searching and Filtering

  1. Quick Search: Enter search terms in the top search bar and click the search icon
  2. Advanced Filtering: The filter panel is expanded on the right showing active filtering options
  3. Time-based Filtering: Use the "Created" filter set to "Last hour" to specify time ranges for log entries
  4. Multi-criteria Filtering: Combine multiple filters for precise log entry selection
  5. Close Filters: Use the green "X" button to close the filter panel

Data Management

  1. Export Data: Use the blue "Export" button to export current log data
  2. Generate Reports: Use the "Reports" button to create custom analytical reports
  3. Pagination: Navigate through log entries using the "50 records" per page selector

Event Analysis

  1. Event Details: View detailed information in the table columns including device identifiers, timestamps, and actions
  2. Status Monitoring: Monitor Pending, Sent, and Applied status indicators with visual color-coded markers
  3. Parameter Tracking: Follow specific parameter changes across time with complete status visibility

Navigation

Access Path

  • Navigate from Home → Inventory → Device logs (as shown in breadcrumb)
  • Direct URL access via the inventory section of the Control Portal
  • Dashboard: Return to main dashboard for overview
  • Inventory: Access device inventory and management
  • Settings: Configure logging preferences and parameters

Data Displayed

Event Types

  • Boot Events: Device startup and initialization logs (e.g., CWMP 'I BOOT' events)
  • Configuration Changes: Parameter modifications and updates
  • Network Events: Connectivity and communication logs
  • System Events: Operational status and health indicators

Information Categories

  • CWMP Events: TR-069 protocol-related activities including boot events
  • Device Configuration: Device-specific parameters and settings
  • Security Settings: Password, SSID, and authentication configurations
  • Network Parameters: Channel, frequency, and connectivity settings

Actions Available

Primary Actions

  • Search: Filter and locate specific log entries
  • Export Data: Export current log entries using the Export button
  • Generate Reports: Create analytical reports from log data
  • Close Filters: Hide the filter panel using the close button
  • Real-time Monitoring: View live device events and changes

Administrative Functions

  • Event Tracking: Monitor device behavior and performance
  • Troubleshooting: Identify and diagnose network issues through boot events and system logs
  • Compliance Monitoring: Track configuration compliance and changes
  • Audit Trail: Maintain records of all device modifications

Notes/Tips

  • Real-time Updates: The log view updates automatically to show new events
  • Data Availability: The interface displays actual device events when available, showing detailed device identifiers and timestamps from multiple device types including ZNT, MEiG, and Nokia models
  • Filter Persistence: Applied filters remain active during the session and are visible in the expanded filter panel
  • Search Refinement: Use the search functionality and filters to narrow down results to specific devices or time periods
  • Device Identification: Each log entry clearly identifies the source device with full device identifiers and model information (e.g., D25-2466, MEiG SRT858M, Nokia G-2425-B)
  • Status Indicators: Color-coded status columns provide comprehensive change tracking with green, red, and orange visual indicators
  • Expandable Interface: The filter panel can be closed for more viewing space of the main data table
  • Export Functionality: Use the Export button to extract log data for external analysis and record keeping
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